Interpreting the Bill of Rights



Interpreting the Bill of Rights

1. Neal was found innocent of armed robbery, but the state decided to bring him to trial again.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

2. After being found guilty of driving while intoxicated, the court ordered that Carolyn spend the next 30 years in solitary confinement.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

3. The United States ordered that all children no longer had the right to go to school because it was not an amendment.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

4. Rachel has been arrested for selling drugs. During her trial the police testify that someone saw her commit the crime, but Rachel is not given a chance to see and question the witness.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

5. The citizens of Union Cross voted to double the taxes of all Catholics.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

6. The police become suspicious after driving past Ray’s house and seeing him close the curtains. They enter and search his house.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

7. In a civil trial where the dispute was more than $20, both sides were denied a jury trial.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

8. Five people were arrested for standing quietly outside of Congress protesting a new tax.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

9. Joe has been arrest for shoplifting a $25 shirt. The judge sets his bail at $1,000,000.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

10. Wes and Sarah have to move because the city needs their property to build an airport. In return the city has agreed only to pay them moving expenses.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

11. The US Attorney General declared that it was illegal for non hunters to own a gun.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

12. During peacetime the army ordered the residents of Seaville to house its soldiers.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

13. Henry was arrested for shoplifting, but his trial was not set for 5 years.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

14. Kyle wants to apply for a job with the state government, but the application form states that the job is only open to Christians.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

15. The President declared that the only rights Americans have are those listed in the first eight amendments.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

16. The federal government decided that state governments were no longer necessary.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

17. The judge insisted that the defendant take the stand and explain his actions on the night of the alleged crime.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

18. The police decided to place a “bug” in Kevin’s phone in the hope that they would uncover some kind of crime.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

19. A judge ordered a doctor to cut off the right hand of Marty, a convicted pickpocket.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

20. Congress told the state of North Carolina that it could no longer regulate and issue marriage or drivers licenses.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

21. Melissa was arrested and placed in jail without being informed of the nature or cause of the accusation.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

22. After being charged with arson, Nathan was denied the right of counsel for his defense because he could not afford a lawyer.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

23. A newspaper plans to publish and article about corruption in state government. The governor orders the editor to send him a copy of the article to preview and edit before it can be printed.

What right was violated?________________________________________ Amendment?__________________

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